- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, MI
Vandenberg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vandenberg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263228006758
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandenberg Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandenberg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberg Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: South Redford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263228006758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Vandenberg Elementary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 263228006758 · Redford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee M Thurston High School (806 students)
Vandenberg Elementary School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vandenberg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee M Thurston
Lee M Thurston High School
806 students
- John D Pierce
John D Pierce Middle School
577 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
341 students
- Jane Addams El 297
Jane Addams Elementary School
297 students
- This school 280
Vandenberg Elementary School
280 students
- Thomas Jeffers 248
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
248 students
What this shows Vandenberg Elementary School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandenberg Elementary School compares
Vandenberg Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.7%
White 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Vandenberg Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Redford School District reports $19,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandenberg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John D Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandenberg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Redford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandenberg Elementary School
How many students attend Vandenberg Elementary School?
Vandenberg Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vandenberg Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Vandenberg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandenberg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vandenberg Elementary School is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandenberg Elementary School?
Vandenberg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vandenberg Elementary School rank among schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberg Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in South Redford School District?
Besides Vandenberg Elementary School, South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students), John D Pierce Middle School (577 students), and Fisher Elementary School (341 students). See the South Redford School District district page for the complete list.